As things die down, and tempers cool, I have allowed myself to look over the past ASOMEX tournament. From the tremendous football that both teams from our school displayed, to the commitment and support from the fans and the school, it was thrilling, tragic, and gratifying.

Though we had a heartbreaking loss in the final, I am proud of the way we played, and though things could have gone differently, football holds many surprises. Yet I was disappointed, angered, and finally seething over how other schools, mainly the ASF from CDMX, and our own administration, responded.

When the second goal was scored in the final, the goalkeeper tempted fans with his antics, and when the game was over, he took off his shirt in celebration. In my mind, the actions by the ASFM team, who reacted in outrage, were justified. Where was the respect all ASOMEX schools are supposed to have for one another? Where is the sportsmanship that was so strongly emphasized in every single match, every single day?

Most disappointingly, the only punishment handed out was a reduction in Sportsmanship award points, which did not count because the winner was selected the day before. How is it that we are strongly encouraged to be good people, but the only consequence is the disqualification of an award that nobody even wants?

Hardly seems acceptable, yet when La Ira, and even the whole school, railed against the handball by an ASF female student, some members were forced to sit in detention because of a report filed by the girl’s school. Where are the protests? Our pride and honor? Nowhere to be seen.

Unsurprisingly, it’s not the first time something like this has happened at our school. For two years in a row, San Roberto laid down in different mocking positions in front of opposing fans after their win, scorning the competition. For it to happen once was enough, yet it happened a second time, and was there an apology? Was this apology, if there was one, made known to those who were furious at the actions of these students? Keep in mind, all ASOMEX schools are known for their superior education.

La Ira, admittedly, acted in a way that deserved to be reprimanded. They served their punishment, as did our teams by being disqualified for the Sportsmanship Award, yet other schools have had no consequences. Justice should be the cornerstone of an ASOMEX tournament, along with sport and sportsmanship. When two of those pillars are ignored, how is it that an athlete will focus not on the field, but off it as well? I, for one, lost faith when that goalkeeper disrespected our team, our fans, and our school, and nothing was done.